Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1156705

White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma

Observation date: April 29, 2018
Submitted by: Suz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was resting on the business end of a hose on a sunny day. There were no plants or grass closeby but a swamp cabbage palm and a water oak tree was a few yards away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 11, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Taylor County, United States, Florida